Brown-Gordon is the driving force behind the Stamford Art Festival at Harbor Point, now in its second year. It takes place Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31. And because of support from the developers, both festival admission and “next-door” parking are free.

A while back, the arts organizer was in Coconut Grove, in Miami, when it occurred to her that her home state has similarly beautiful outdoor spots that would be perfect for arts events. Stamford’s Harbor Point, a huge multi-use redevelopment area, “is absolutely stunning ... a thriving new area,” she said.

She and her husband, abstract painter David Gordon, divide their time between Saratoga, N.Y., Norwalk and Jupiter, Fla.

“Last year’s inaugural event was a raving success,” she said, laughing, during a recent telephone chat. “This year we have about 120 artists— twice as many as last year.”

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As an arts educator, Brown-Gordon, a Norwalk native, said the event is dear to her heart because she believes it can be “inspirational” for both children and adults with many free educational projects offered. The festival, she said, will also feature artist demonstrations and hands-on art projects, with complimentary supplies donated by Jerry’s Artarama.

“Maybe it will inspire someone to pick up a pencil and start drawing, or inspire someone to surround themselves with art,” she said.

The event will feature a variety of styles and media from invited exhibitors specializing in painting, jewelry, photography, sculpture, wood, wearable and decorative fiber, metalwork, printmaking, glass and ceramics.

Artists and artisans are coming to Stamford from “all over the country, Canada and Israel,” the organizer said. “These artists are no slouches. We have many award winners in both fine arts and crafts.”

Free musical performances will fill the air, while international food and drink will be available for purchase from a host of “gourmet” food trucks.

Brown-Gordon said it is her goal to make the Stamford arts gathering an annual event on the last full weekend of July, and to incorporate family-friendly aspects from the now idle SoNo Arts Festival in Norwalk.